n

n

n

"All the rules that Elena gave me bored me. I just do the same thing every day over and over again, as if I'm not free to do anything,

" Anna said in one breath.

n

"And then?

n

"Give me some freedom, just a little bit.

"

n

"No.

"

n

"Oh come on. I'm not going anywhere anyway. I love my son, I don't want him to get hurt, so there's no way I can do something you don't like,

" Anna whined, in her heart, she felt disgusted with herself for speaking like this to the man.

n

"If you still love your son, you must obey the rules, Anna.

"

n

"Come on dear.

" Already, it felt like at this moment Anna wanted to drown herself for saying such a cursed word.

nBrian chuckled at Anna's words.

n

"What do you want?

"

n

"Can I go out with Dave once in a while? We're bored in this house.

"

n

"No.

"

n

"Come on, just once, you can ask Carlos or anyone to follow us wherever we go if you don't believe me

" Anna whined once again.

nThere was no answer from the other side.

n

"It's OK right?

"

n

"Okay, but you can't go out with your son,

" Brian said again.

nAnna was silent for a moment.

"B-but....

"

n

"If you don't agree, that's fine. You and your son stay in the Mansion,

" Brian interrupted immediately.

n

"What are you going out for anyway, I've got everything you need.

"

n

"I'm just bored, understand.

"

n

"That's all I can give you, the rest if you mind...

"

n

"A-alright. I agree. Thank you,

" said Anna immediately cutting Brian's words.

n

"Erm, it's fine as long as you do what I say.

"

n

"Ah, I almost forgot to tell you why I called you, honey,

" Brian added.

n

"What was it about?

"

n

"Regarding your job, I've had my people take care of it. You don't have to think about it anymore,

" Brian replied.

nAnna froze, sometimes she forgot about her work. Earlier she wanted to ask the man for permission to go to the office. Only, since Brian had already brought it up and said it, she didn't have to worry anymore, then she would have complied.

nAnna suddenly became curious, how would Devan respond when he found out that she was no longer working?

n

"Honey... do you hear me?

"

n

"Have you slept?

"

nSuddenly Anna's thoughts were interrupted.

n

"A-ah yes, I'm sorry,

" Anna stuttered when she heard Brian who was still talking to her.

n

"What did you say?

" Anna repeated.

n

"Looks like you're already sleepy, honey. Alright, then that's it, I'll call you back later. Remember not to sleep too late,

" said Brian warning his wife.

n

"A-alright.

"

n

"Okay, Good night.

"

nTut...

nAnna immediately ended the call without replying to the man's words.

nShe immediately threw her body onto the bed, staring at the ceiling, trying to unravel one by one the contents of her thoughts that were jostling with each other.

nBrian had permitted her to leave the mansion, and so had Dave. The only problem here is that they are not allowed to exit at the same time.

nAnna racked her brains, trying to find a way out of her impasse.

n

"Should I just tell Naila everything?

" Anna muttered in a dilemma because it seemed impossible for her to escape from this mansion without telling the girl what had happened.

nLost in the chaos of her thoughts, Anna fell asleep without her noticing.

n***

nThe next day. The sound of the clock ticking filled the room, making Anna, who was still wrapped in a blanket, squirm slowly.

nHer eyelids slowly opened, the lighting in the room was still the same as before. Usually, Elena would wake her up by throwing the curtains wide open.

nGlancing at the clock on her right, it was now seven in the morning.

nIt's still very early in the morning.

nAnna then slowly got out of bed, opened the window blinds, immediately the light raced into the room.

nAnna decided to take a shower.

nShe had to finish her ritual in the bathroom before Elena and the maids arrived.

nAnna wants to take a bath alone, she doesn't like it when someone else is in the same bathroom as her, even if it's a girl.

nNot to mention soap, scrub, and the like she must use in an amount that is very unnatural for her.

nAnna felt embarrassed. She thought it was a waste of time.

nWhat she usually only takes a bath time of at most five minutes can now take up to half or even an hour.

nEven though she had only been living in the mansion for a few days and had been treated like that, she was already feeling very upset.

nAfter bathing, Anna immediately chose a dress that might fit her body and put it on.

nKnock...knock...knock...

nElena entered the room without waiting for Anna's response. She thought that maybe Mrs. Anna was still asleep.

n

"Shouldn't you wait for me to let you in first?

" Anna's voice was heard and managed to make Elena's steps slow down, looking for the source of the sound, she found Mrs. Anna who had woken up.

n

"Ah, my apologies, madam. I thought Madam was still sleeping,

" replied Elena with her head down.

n

"Lucky I had clothes on, otherwise you might have seen me naked.

"

n

"I'm sorry again, madam,

" said Elena, bowing apologetically.

n

"Um, forget it.

"

n

"I've taken a shower, I've also changed my clothes to new ones, so you and the maids don't need to help me anymore,

" said Anna with the tip of her chin pointing at the several women standing behind Elena.

n

"Eh?

" Elena immediately raised her gaze, glanced at Anna, and then lowered her gaze again…a little.

n

"Next time, you can't do it yourself, madam. That the rules are..

"

n

"Rules are written on paper?

" cut Anna while continuing Elena's words.

n

"Never mind, stop doing useless things and wasting time. I can take a shower myself. Didn't I?

" added Anna again.

n

"Okay madam, it's up to you. Tomorrow I will come earlier than today. You are not allowed to protest, because this is my duty, madam. Hope you understand,

" replied Elena.

n

"Hhhh. it's up to you.

"

n

"Then it's time for your breakfast madam.

"

n

"Could you just take my breakfast to my son's room? I'd like to have breakfast with them,

" Anna asked.

n

"Okay, madam. I'll ask some maids to take it there,

" replied Elena.

n

"Thank you,

" Anna said and got up from her position. She wanted to go to Dave's room. Hopefully, Naila and her son have woken up.

n

"Where are you going madam?

" asked Elena again and managed to stop Anna's movements.

n

"Huh?

"

n

"Your hair is still wet.

"

n

"So? Where's the problem?

"

n

"Let the Maids help you dry it,

" replied Elena.

n

"No need, it will dry itself later.

n